Intro to Sports Med

NSCA

National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certifies personal trainers

NASM

National Academy of Sports Medicine-Certifies personal trainers

ACE

American Council on Exercise-Certifies personal trainers

ACSM

American College of Sports Medicine-Certifies personal trainers

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

ATC

Athletic Trainer, Certified

CPR

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

AED

Automated External Defibrillator

ASEP

American Society of Exercise Physiology

NCACE

National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education

Sports Medicine

Refers generally to a broad field of healthcare relating to physical activity and sport

Responsibilities of the Team Physician

Perform Pre-Participation Examinations, Diagnosing Injuries, Attending `games and practices, Deciding on Disqualifications

Responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer

Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being

Responsibilities of the Coach

Assumes a lot of responsibility when there is not an athletic trainer but must understand their limitations as a health care provider, teaching the skills needed for a specific sport, preventing injuries by ensuring athletes are properly trained and conditioned, be certified in CPR and First Aid so that they can perform emergency care if needed